How to style Lace

Oh lace. Worn right, it can truly make an outfit - oozing prettiness or sexiness. Gone wrong, and you'll look like you just stepped out of the local panto. A subtle hint of lace adds a delicate touch - too much lace adds unfavourable shock.

But there are a number of incredibly easy ways to style lace. Read on for how.

WHITE LACE

A pretty top or a shift dress made from white lace is one of the easiest looks of summer. Perfect for evening cocktails or a garden party. Make sure the white isn't overly white (off-white or cream works best) to avoid a wedding dress mix up. By choosing a relatively neutral colour, you can opt for more intricate and patterned lace, which will add interest in the form of texture.

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LACE BAGS 

A clutch bag with lace is red carpet glam all over. To avoid it looking cheap and trashy, choose clutch bags with trimmings of lace (rather than fully covered) and in the same colour as the main bag. If you want to be extra style-savvy, look for box-shaped clutch bags which are currently on trend.

PANEL LACE

Panel lace is where part of your clothing - be it the top of your dress, or the hem of your shorts - is made from lace, rather than the main fabric material. It's a more casual way of doing lace and means you don't have to overly commit. It's best to keep the item in question relatively simple - a fitted dress or high-waisted shorts - so the lace is the centre-piece of attention.

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LACE BLAZER

A more daring look for those wanting to experiment. A fully laced blazer is perfect for wearing to dinner parties or nights out.  Another option is to choose a blazer with a colourful lace inside, resulting in a flash of colour whenever you take your jacket off. Feeling less bold? Opt for blazers where only the lapel has lace lining.

LACE UNDERWEAR

Of course! Who could resist? There are so many sets/colours/styles out there that the tricky part will be actually choosing what to buy. Personally, I love the fresh look of pastels or bright colours for day, and deep colours for night.

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